Kendallville Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. A complete list of meeting dates and locations for 2017 can be found here.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kendallville Public Library

To Speak During the Board's Public Forum:

During each Board of Trustees meeting, the board will allow interested community members to speak during a 15-minute forum. Anyone wishing to speak should fill out a form before the board meeting begins. Forms are available at the Kendallville Public Library or its Limberlost Branch, or can be downloaded here.

To be Placed on the Meeting Agenda:

Anyone wishing to be placed on the library's board agenda for its monthly meeting, should contact the library director at least 10 days before the meeting. Please call 260.343.2010 or email info@kendallvillelibrary.org

Board of Trustees Appointments:

Kendallville Public Library Board of Trustees members are appointed by three of the county's governing bodies. Two appointments are made by the Noble County Commissioners, two are made by the Noble County Council and three trustees are appointed by members of the East Noble School Corporation Board of Trustees. To apply for the library board, please scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the online form.

Kendallville Public Library Board of Trustees Application

The Kendallville Public Library Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. In addition to regular board meetings, there may be several public hearings or other special meetings called by the Board President or Library Director. Your attendance at all meetings is very important.

The Library Board is responsible for the library and all that happens in it. The Board has the ultimate responsibility for the success or failure of the library. To manage this responsibility, the board has five major tasks:

1. Set policies (IC 20-14-3-2)2. Hire the director (IC 20-14-2-7)3. Plan for the future of the library (IC 20-14-3-2 & 3)4. Monitor and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the library (IC 20-14-3-2 & 3)5. Advocate for the library in the community and advocate for the community as a member of the Library Board.

Name *

Address (including City, State & Zip Code) *

Phone Number (10 digits, no dashes) *

Email Address *

Township *

Please list relevant experience and/or employment) *

Why are you interested in serving on the Library Board? *

Please list your areas of expertise and contributions you feel you can make. *